Iceland•EuropeWorking Holiday Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
12,000 ISK
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Youth mobility program for young adults aged 18-30 from eligible countries. Allows work and travel for up to 24 months (max 12 months per permit). Available through bilateral agreements with Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, and other countries.
Iceland's Working Holiday Visa is a bilateral youth mobility program available to nationals of signatory countries. It allows young adults to combine work and travel for cultural exchange. Eligible countries include Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and others. The program can be used twice for a total of 24 months of stay.
Annual Visa Allocation
630 visas per year
Quota is distributed by bilateral agreement: Japan (30), South Korea (100), and United Kingdom (500).
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
239,895 EUR
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AU, JP
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From eligible country, at least 6 months validity
Age proof
Applicant must be 18-30 years old
Proof of funds
Sufficient for stay and return
Criminal background check
If requested
OptionalHealth insurance
Recommended coverage for stay duration
OptionalProof of accommodation
Temporary or confirmed arrangements
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Advantages
- Work and travel flexibility
- Can apply twice (24 months total)
- Straightforward application
- Cultural exchange opportunity
- Gateway to other visa types
Considerations
- Age-restricted (18-30)
- Limited to eligible countries only
- Designed as holiday, not career
- Not a pathway to permanent residency
- Only 24 months maximum
Application Process
Confirm eligibility
Check if your country has bilateral agreement with Iceland
Gather documents
Passport, proof of funds, accommodation proof
Complete application
Submit paper application to Directorate of Immigration
Pay fee
ISK 12,000
Receive permit
Working Holiday permit granted
Application Forms
Working Holiday Permit Application
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